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AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with David Drake

After practice on a sunny Saturday morning, and while on a professional try-out contract, Inside The Rink sat down with David Drake, a defenseman currently assigned to the Wheeling Nailers. Drake was drafted in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft by the Philadelphia Flyers. He was chosen in round 7, 192nd overall. Before turning professional, Drake […]

Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (01/03-01/05/2025)

As the new year kicks off, hockey fans are in for a treat with a series of thrilling matchups. This weekend features some highly anticipated games that promise intense competition and standout performances. From Jacksonville’s clash with Florida to Wheeling’s back-to-back battles against Norfolk, and Adirondack’s challenge against Trois-Rivières, each game is set to showcase […]

AHL/ECHL: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins/Wheeling Nailers: Interview with Chris Ortiz

While on a Professional Try-Out Contract in mid-December with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, Inside The Rink had the opportunity to sit down with defenseman Chris Ortiz from the Wheeling Nailers. Before turning professional, Ortiz played five seasons in the QMJHL. He played in 207 games for Baie-Comeau Drakkar and tallied 16 goals and 89 assists over […]

ECHL Game Recap: Toledo Walleye vs Cincinnati Cyclones l 12/31/2024

The Cincinnati Cyclones hosted their Central Division rival Toledo Walleye on New Year’s Eve at a packed Heritage Bank Center, filled with 10,825 fans. The Cyclones came into Tuesday night off a 6-5 OT win over the Toledo Walleye up north on Sunday, now facing them again at their home arena. Starting between the pipes […]

PHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/29/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – On Sunday afternoon, the visiting Iowa Heartlanders took on the Wheeling Nailers for the second game of the weekend series. The Heartlanders grabbed the lead early in the first period, and neither team would score again until the third period. The Nailers were victorious, winning the game with a final score of […]

PHOTOS: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones – 12/31/2024

CINCINNATI, Ohio. – On New Year’s Eve, the visiting Toledo Walleye defeated the Cincinnati Cyclones 3-2 at Heritage Bank Center. Hunter Johannes opened the scoreboard 12:22 into the first period for the Walleye, but Cincinnati responded with twoback-to-back goals before the first intermission. Mathieu Gosselin scored his fifth of the season at the 13:50 mark, […]

ECHL: Wheeling Nailers: Jack Beck Earns Inglasco ECHL Player Of The Week

On December 31st, 2024, ECHL announced that forward Jack Beck earned Inglasco’s ECHL Player Of The Week. Beck had a goal and assist in the game on Friday, December 27th. He earned three assists in the battle with the Iowa Heartlanders on December 28th. Beck is currently on an AHL contract with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins […]

PHOTOS: Iowa Heartlanders vs. Wheeling Nailers – 12/28/2024

WHEELING, W.Va. – The visiting Iowa Heartlanders took on the Wheeling Nailers Saturday night, in the first of a back-to-back weekend series at the WesBanco Arena. Five total goals were scored in the first period between the two teams, as well as a fight between Nailers Matthew Quercia and Heartlanders’ Nico Blachman. At the end […]

ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Transactions l 12/30/2024

The Cincinnati Cyclones (6-18-4) made the following transactions today ahead of Tuesday’s New Year’s Eve matchup against the visiting Toledo Walleye at 6:05 PM EST. On Sunday in Toledo, Ohio, the Cyclones narrowly escaped with a 6-5 OT win after giving up their 5-3 lead with under two minutes left in regulation. Scoring the game-winning […]

ECHL: Fines and Suspensions | 12/30/2024

Following the ECHL game between Kalamazoo and Bloomington on December 29th, several disciplinary actions were taken. Zach Berzolla from Kalamazoo has been suspended for three games and fined for fighting off the playing surface. This means he will miss the games against Indy on December 31st and January 3, as well as the game against […]